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EPISODE 30: We’re continuing our food and bev theme this week—our friend Robert Woodford upended a life in Oahu to move to Chicago. The move had a huge effect on his life direction and he left behind a career in IT to go back into hospitality.

Spending time behind the bar, coupled with his desire to never stay stagnant, eventually led him to pursue sommelier training and a whole new sense of discipline for one of the most coveted titles in the industry.

We talk about his transition (both geographically and career-wise), resisting stagnancy, the favorite wine choice of a typical anti-masker, and he peels back the curtain on what it's like to be a sommelier.

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EPISODE 29: What would you do if you landed a dream job? While many would dig their heels in for the long haul, Allen Tran decided to do the exact opposite and go his own way.

While that might sound scary, Allen stayed ready—he put in the prep work which allowed him to confidently jump through the doors that opened for him. From The French Laundry to the US Olympic Team, and now as the dietician and high performance chef for the Boston Red Sox, Allen leveraged the best parts of his personality to have his cake and eat it too.

We talk about feeding pro athletes, suitcases filled with Sriracha, being discerning with your time, and how Asians don’t raisin.

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A one-on-one pod with Mike and Chris where we discuss autonomy vs a rigid rule set in churning out better work. Chris's gut biome makes another cameo and we chat about the irony of Lightroom, my dusty Peloton, idiotic mask wearing, Chris's podcast greeting, and first names that likely mean you'll succeed in life. Enjoy the show!

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Despite everything happening now, we really do live in a privileged era. The word “therapy” used to carry such stigma, but that shame has whittled away and given permission to a whole new generation to feel. Elisha’s own mental health journey had contributed not only to her exit from the advertising industry after 10 years, but also led to an exploration of her own identity, values, and purpose.

The result of it all is a woman with real resiliency and passion, not just for the art therapy world but for her life beyond her new burgeoning career and that has helped her be be a better counselor and art therapist to those she serves. It’s a serendipitous coincidence that even her name is hyphenated, a nod that she was always destined to do more and be more than just one great thing.

We talk about her compounding trials over the last decade, her own therapy journey, minority Trump voters, Chris’s book recommendation from the upper crust, and we start a podcast ON TIME.

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EPISODE 26 - Despite being a mainstay in the BMW world today, Ben Liaw's passion wasn’t always cars. He left behind a degree in Computer Science to pursue a passion for bicycles first. But whatever his pursuits, he has always put one thing first: family. In today’s world, we can sometimes confuse hard work with overwork, or simply work beyond capacity.

Ben’s immense success aside, knowing what you want to do is just as important as acknowledging your personal limits and values. It varies for everyone and it’s a good reminder that there isn’t a cookie cutter path to a successful life. We talk about work/life balance, tennis, Chris's pedigreed upbringing, DOGS, and of course chat about how his work in the car world has evolved into what it is today.

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Chris Mariano: @marz26

EPISODE 25 - Want to take on a triathlon? While some wouldn’t even fathom an attempt, Chris Pieta used it as a test. He knew that if he took on something as insurmountable as this, he’d be able to tackle starting his own business after.

Chris left his day job while most were clinging for security amidst the pandemic, but despite the world crumbling around him, he’s building up his business by showing up every day and putting in the work. We geek out on camera gear, talk about his Ironman training, Jim Carrey quotes, and of course chat about his transition away from science and into the wonderful world of photography.

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EPISODE 24 - A one on one pod with Chris and Mike. We recap about our Inner G findings and it somehow triggers a slew of self-exploration into how our childhood upbringing have contributed to our adulthood triggers. Chris finds a new place to record in his apartment and has a run in with a Grizzly, Mike buys a Theragun, and both of us almost die using 90s transportation icons. Enjoy the show!

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EPISODE 23 - Your mind is a powerful thing. Shifting your perspective can, quite literally change your life. Joe had to learn this first hand after the passing of his wife, Jessica Marie.

After some soul searching and living abroad, Joe delved into his own mind to find his true purpose and cultivate self-love.

We talk about having a health and wellness company long before those were common words, his depression and subsequent rise, our unexpected Land Rover connection, the struggle of pronouncing our last names, and how the law of attraction has helped bestow confidence in his new journey to empower others. Enjoy the show!

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EPISODE 22 - Ever feel like you’re lost inside your own head? No matter our journey, we grow up and accumulate a lot: burdens, worries, and insecurities. And all that weight takes energy away from being able to realize our true power, our true selves.

After years of trying different paths from interior design, to nursing, and even hospitality, Suchada was finally able to embrace a life that gave her true freedom. And with it, the ability to guide others towards their own clarity, inner peace, and limitlessness.

We talk about her move from Chicago to Hawaii, her time on the big screen, Soundbar passwords, and how through it all, she was able to find exactly what some people spend lifetimes trying to find. Enjoy the show!

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EPISODE 21 - There is something to be said about having an idea and making it happen, but I’d argue there’s equal value in being intimately aware of what an industry is lacking. Jason Kiang made a huge name for himself in the vape industry by being plugged in—both to the community and the products it offered in order to forge strong relationships and create something all his own.

We talk about making the jump from e-commerce to brick and mortar, the struggles of misinformation in the vape industry, taking your vitamins, and, this is a big one, the importance of delegation in order to ensure work doesn’t overrun your life.

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Chris Mariano: @marz26